Houston tops No. 24 Arizona State 24-16 in Tempe

HOUSTON 24, ARIZONA STATE 16 — Houston quarterback Conner Weigman ran for two touchdowns and threw for another as the Cougars beat No. 24 Arizona State 24-16 on Saturday night at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe. The road victory snapped Arizona State's home streak and vaulted Houston into position to contend for a national ranking and improved standing in the Big 12 race.

Houston built an early lead behind a methodical offense and a defense that repeatedly pressured Arizona State's passing game. The Cougars led 10-0 at halftime and pushed the margin to 17-0 early in the third quarter before extending it to 24-0 early in the fourth. Arizona State mounted a late rally, but could not overcome turnovers, penalties and missed kicking opportunities that stymied the comeback.

Weigman finished with 201 yards passing and 111 yards rushing, accounting for three touchdowns. Tight end Tanner Koziol provided a reliable target with 100 receiving yards, and defensive lineman Eddie Walls III recorded two sacks as Houston’s front put consistent pressure on Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt. The victory was Houston’s third straight and its first road win over a ranked opponent since 2017.